PhilHealth emphasizes that all employers are mandated to submit their monthly
remittance reports (RF-1) using the Electronic Premium Reporting System (EPRS).

Through Circular No. 25-2012 and 45-2012, EPRS is a web-based
application designed for a more convenient preparation and submission of the
RF-1, which has been recently enhanced into EPRS Version 2.1 effective October
2012.

According to PhilHealth-7 the new version has added features such
as the Preliminary Employees Premium Remittance List (PEPRL) which allows the
employer to verify the correctness of the employee contributions list for the
current month.

It also includes the Statement of Premium Account (SPA)
generation where employers can make a statement of total premium payable to
PhilHealth which may be used as basis for voucher and check preparation.

And since the required PhilHealth Premium Payment Slip is already
included in the SPA, employers need not fill in a separate payment form.

The enhanced EPRS can now accept posting of premium contribution
remitted through PhilHealth-accredited collecting banks and agents, it is
learned.

With this developments, government agencies and business
entities that have been enrolled in the EPRS from September to December 31,
2012, and have properly submitted their remittance reports through EPRS during
the promotion period are qualified to join the Adopt EPRS and Win-a-Prize promo.

This is an additional incentive given by PhilHealth to employers who
actively implement the EPRS as their primary tool in reporting their premium
contributions.

Winners will get cash prizes subject to applicable tax
regulations.

The Collection Section of PhilHealth Regional Office 7
enjoins employers who have not yet adopted the EPRS to attend the orientation
set on January 11, 18, 25, 30; February 1, 8, 22, 28; March 8,15, and 22 to be
held at the PhilHealth Training Room, 7th floor of Golden Peak Hotel &
Suites, Cebu City.

For reservations on the orientation, employers may
call the Collection Section at (032) 233-3284 or 518-6137 or email them through
contri.pro7@philhealth.gov.ph.(mbcn/HFG/PIA-7 & Philhealth)